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BG Newsletter #7

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BG Member Of The Week: Scythiroth

Q. How long have you been a part of BG?
A. I had to look this up in my profile, but 8 years apparently. o.o I was quite obsessed with FF11 (like most people here) and this was pretty much the place to be for amusing drama and endgame info. Even if I was mostly just a lurker back then.

Q. What is your favorite video game and why is it your favorite?
A. Xenogears. Final Fantasy 7 got me into JRPGs, but Xenogears was the game that made me realize how great a story could be in a game while still being really fun to play. I mostly just enjoy games for the gameplay now and the story usually isn't as important, but Xenogears will always be my favorite game.

Q. Let's face it, while BG is a lot of things, it is pretty well known for Final Fantasy. Do you have a favorite Final Fantasy character?
A. Hmm, this is a really tough question. Favorite games I can easily pick, but I'm having to think about this for way too long. >.> My username would probably suggest Sephiroth (which it was when I made this name like 10+ years ago for AIM) but yeah, grew up and realized that was kind of silly. This might be a really unpopular opinion, but I might have to just go with Tidus. Final Fantasy 10 being my favorite Final Fantasy, I have to choose one from there. I know a lot of people may find him annoying, but his story is just so tragic overall. Connecting with that character in that world over the course of the story just works. You pretty much find out about all the darkness of the world and his story with him and it does a great job of putting you in his shoes. Especially since he changed all of the other characters around him and ended the vicious cycle of that world.

Q. What's something you find interesting about yourself?
A. Well, the only thing I can really think of would be my love for Japanese anime, manga, and RPGs. =x Also, I can probably play through my collection of old games over and over forever and never need to buy new games again. 2D and early 3D games never get old to me.

Q. Tell us about a memorable Halloween costume you have worn or if you are going to dress up this Halloween what will you be dressed as?
A. I can't even remember how long it has been since I last dressed up for Halloween or any sort of Cosplay really. I had the wrong friends when growing up that weren't interested in stuff like that. =x Seems like it'd be quite fun. I have been told when I was younger I always wanted to be a Bat for Halloween though lol.


Weekly Trivia Question 1: Ponce de Leon was in search of something when he discovered Florida. What was he looking for?
Weekly Trivia Question 2: The school in the movie Kindergarten Cop was used in what game for many references?

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the trivia answer.

Major Game Releases Arriving Next Week:

Bayonetta 2
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Release Date: 10/24/2014
Wii U

Check out our Bayonetta 2 thread already going on:
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/106...7?goto=newpost

Mina: I'm still fascinated by the fact that Nintendo secured Bayonetta as their own to keep exclusively for their Nintendo console. It seems so out of place with the rest of the games they house but whatever! Bayonetta 2 looks just as bananas as the first. I do however prefer her hair from the first one. Call me crazy.
Sonomaa: This is one of the games I would buy a WiiU for. The combat looks amazing, the graphics look insane for being on what is supposed to be a really weak system. Ive been watching streams of the JP version for a bit now and it just looks over the top nuts. Very excited for the release, this might be the game that makes me break down and buy a WiiU for all the other games I want to play on it too.
(BGer of the Week) Scythiroth: I wasn't too interested in the first game in this series, since I don't think I'm very good at action games. After seeing all the crazy reviews for this game, I may have to check this out once I get a Wii U in the near future for SSB/Xenoblade 2. The fact that this sequel comes with the original game as well is quite a nice little bonus.

The Legend of Korra
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Release Date(s): 10/21/2014 (10/22/2014 for Microsoft)
PS4 PS3 PC (Xbox One 360)

There hasn't been much conversation in the past few months but since the game will be out this week we can expect it to pick up!:
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/122...)?goto=newpost

Mina: Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! I'm going to be perfectly honest I've had plenty of dreams of how I would want to have an Avatar game. Now mind, I would rather see one where you created your own avatar (ha) and recruited a cast of benders from all around the nation of your choosing to save the world from whatever but I will settle for a Korra game. All of the videos I have seen seem competent. To my understanding--It feels very much like a Platinum Game. For those of you who want to experience the game and have no desire to endure Platinum Game levels of controller breaking: There 3 difficulties. Casual, Normal. And later unlocked: Extreme Mode.
Sonomaa: I didnt even know this game was coming out until recently but holy damn does it look good. Im a huge fan of the show so seeing this pop up is going to be SUPER EXCITE! When I first saw it I was kinda sad thinking it was going to be just another console game that I might pick up later but after seeing it will be on PC I was ready to go with it. Here is hoping its as good as all the gameplay videos Ive seen so far.
(BGer of the Week) Scythiroth: I love this series and Avatar in general, but I'm just not a fan of TV shows/movies being made into video games. There is a long history of messing things up. >.>


Fantasy Life
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Release Date: 10/24/2014
3DS

Start up your new life and come join us in the Fantasy Life 3DS thread:
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/123...)?goto=newpost
Public Service Announcement: If you buy the DLC for the game you can only play with people who have purchased the DLC and vs versa if you don't.

Mina: I already own this on my Japanese 3DS and I can't give it higher praise. I think that this is the right direction more games need to take for their RPGs with multiplayer. It has been met with high amounts of success in Japan and easily secured a continuing IP over there so I hope it meets the same amounts of success in NA and elsewhere.
Sonomaa: This game seems to be hitting every single little niche that I love about games like animal crossing and rune factory. While I have too many games to play now to day one it I will be tossing it on a wish list and might snag it on a christmas sale. Looks like a ton of fun!
(BGer of the Week) Scythiroth: Really interested in picking up this game in the future, looks like a lot of fun. I loved Dark Cloud games on the PS2, and since this is made by the same studio, seems worth checking out.


Random Comic:
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Dark Legacy Comics is a warcraft driven web comic that if you play warcraft you probably already knew about. Still even if you aren't into it there are plenty of MMO jokes that you can catch onto. Without a doubt a good time if you're into MMOs or Warcraft!
http://www.darklegacycomics.com/newest

Threads of Interest:
Lots of FFXIV stuff being dropped this week cause of fanfest so here are the threads I recommend!

This is a major sticky in the FFXIV section and let's say you're not always good at keeping up to date with FFXIV information. Perhaps you want to know when a certain patch goes live? Maybe you're interested what's been said to be in the next patch or maybe you wanna see what's been talked about but not confirmed? This is your thread.
FFXIV Articles and Translated Interviews: http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/122...ted-Interviews

In case you missed it the 2.4 trailer for FFXIV.
2.4 Dreams of Ice Trailer Is Now Live!: http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/123...e!-(10-17-2014)

Brand new thread worthy to keep your eye on.
FFXIV 3.0 Information/Discussion Thread: http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/123...and-Discussion

Weekly Trivia Answer:
Spoiler: show
1. The Fountain of Youth
2. Silent Hill


Question of the Week:

Previous Question: What pet animal do you love the most and why?

Quote Originally Posted by Omniyoji
I never really liked pet animals b/c of the thought of losing one. Right now tho I take care of two bunnies. They can be a pain sometimes, but then their kawaiiness just makes up for it.
Look forward to what's replacing the Question of the Week as well as: The Halloween Special

Comments

  1. SephYuyX -
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    Shouldnt have watched that XIV trailer I miss XI and XIV
  2. Mina -
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    It pulls you right back in doesn't it? XD
  3. Zetanio -
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    He was looking for the fountain of youth. Obv.
  4. Mina -
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    Zet so good ;o

    Haven't seen you in forever.